Explain Willard Waller's "Principle of Least Interest

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Essay

Explain Willard Waller's "Principle of least interest." What does it mean? To whom does it apply?

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Definitions:

Dependence Training

An educational or socialization process that encourages reliance on others, often seen in certain cultural or familial contexts.

Independence Training

The process of teaching children or individuals to be self-sufficient and capable of making independent decisions and caring for themselves.

Basic Orientations

Fundamental viewpoints or predispositions individuals or societies hold toward life and the world, shaping behavior and perceptions.

Self-awareness

Being aware of one’s own self, including one's traits, feelings, reasons, and goals.